Mission Statement
Through our commitment to academic excellence, personalized mentoring, integrity, and scholarship, we educate our students to be lifelong learners and leaders in various aspects of the global educational community.
Vision
To be a nationally recognized School of Education through the infusion of intense personal engagement, innovative academic and professional programs, which will distinguish our students as educational leaders who cultivate a lifelong commitment to learning, ethics, civic responsibility, and a respect for cultural differences.
Values
As a School of Education, we value each member's contributions as we work collaboratively with understanding, respect, and dignity, guided by the following principles:
Lifelong learning promotes continued creativity and outstanding performance.
Problem solving through analytical, critical, and practical thinking is an essential skill.
Working both independently and collaboratively promotes outstanding teaching.
Integrity, self-respect, and ethical behavior are the cornerstones of professional conduct.
Excellent written and oral communication are critical skills for quality teaching.
Service to the community promotes positive perceptions of education.
Exercising stewardship of our environment and global community is a desirable role modeling behavior.
Perseverance in achieving goals should be a teacher's guiding principle.
Mentorship of students and colleagues should be a professional standard.
How to reach us - 1-800-WILKESU (945-5378) or direct at 570-408-Ext#
Student Services handles the following services. They can be reached at ext. 2000. Their fax is (570) 408-3000. · Status of submitted application · Tuition invoice, make a payment, financial aid, etc. · Did not receive course grade report (contact us prior to tuition due date) · Official Transcript questions
The Help Desk, 1-866-264-1462, can assist students with the following issues: · Problems logging into WEB CT or Moodle (online course systems) or portal · Lost Wilkes Identification Number (WIN) or email
Other questions may be directed as follows: · Transfer of Graduate Credit approval paperwork/procedures - Jean Zampetti. Ext. 4673
Wilkes University
Master's Education Department
School of Education Mission
Mission Statement
Through our commitment to academic excellence, personalized mentoring, integrity, and scholarship, we educate our students to be lifelong learners and leaders in various aspects of the global educational community.
Vision
To be a nationally recognized School of Education through the infusion of intense personal engagement, innovative academic and professional programs, which will distinguish our students as educational leaders who cultivate a lifelong commitment to learning, ethics, civic responsibility, and a respect for cultural differences.
Values
As a School of Education, we value each member's contributions as we work collaboratively with understanding, respect, and dignity, guided by the following principles:
How to reach us - 1-800-WILKESU (945-5378) or direct at 570-408-Ext#
Student Services handles the following services. They can be reached at ext. 2000. Their fax is (570) 408-3000.
· Status of submitted application
· Tuition invoice, make a payment, financial aid, etc.
· Did not receive course grade report (contact us prior to tuition due date)
· Official Transcript questions
The Help Desk, 1-866-264-1462, can assist students with the following issues:
· Problems logging into WEB CT or Moodle (online course systems) or portal
· Lost Wilkes Identification Number (WIN) or email
Other questions may be directed as follows:
· Transfer of Graduate Credit approval paperwork/procedures - Jean Zampetti. Ext. 4673
Master’s Education Department Staff – Breiseth Hall, 137-159 S. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre
Ms. Kristine Pruett, Dir. of Operations/SBL Coord. _Rm 10 Ext. 4676 kristine.pruett@wilkes.edu
Dr. Kristin Bewick, Spec Ed, Autism Coordinator Rm 204 Ext. 4562 kristin.bewick@wilkes.edu
Ms. Vicki Glod, Inst Tech Coordinator _Rm 5 Ext. 4678 _ victoria.glod@wilkes.edu
Ms. Renee Kotz, Asst. Dir/EDS Coordinator Rm 1 Ext. 4674 _ renee.kotz@wilkes.edu
Dr. Kit Makuch, Dept Chair/LSI Prog. Coordinator Max Roth Ext. 4667 _ kathleen.makuch@wilkes.edu
Ms. Barbara Moran, Class Tech Coordinator Rm 4 Ext. 4672 _ barbara.moran@wilkes.edu
Dr. Rhoda Tillman, EDLS Coordinator _Rm 3 Ext. 4677 _ rhoda.tillman@wilkes.edu
Ms. Karena Zdeb, Inst Media Coordinator Ste 6F Ext. 7841 karena.zdeb@wilkes.edu
Ms. Kimberly Niezgoda, ESL Coordinator Max Roth Ext. 417 _ kimberly.niezgoda@wilkes.edu
Ms. Debbie Meszaros, Western PA Coordinator _Ext. 3259 debra.meszaros@wilkes.edu
Ms. Joy Rinehimer, Administrative Asstistant _Rm 11 Ext. 4670 _ joy.rinehimer@wilkes.edu
Ms. Anne Marie Smith, Grad Student Advisor _Ste 6C Ext. 4663 annemarie.smith@wilkes.edu
Ms. Janelle Edwards, Grad Student Advisor Ste 6D Ext. 2016 janelle.edwards@wilkes.edu
Ms. Jean Zampetti, Transfer Credit Contact _Rm 8 Ext. 4673 _ jean.zampetti@wilkes.edu
Ms. Kathleen Poplaski, Office Assistant Ste 6 Ext. 4671 _ kathleen.poplaski@wilkes.edu
Dr. Mary Kropiewnicki, Ed.D Dept. Chair _Weckesser Ext. 6171 _ mary.kropiewnicki@wilkes.edu
Ms. Pamela Koslosky, Ed.D Office Assistant Weckesser Ext. 7388 ___ pamela.koslosky@wilkes.edu
Fax: 570-408-4905
Web page: http://www.wilkes.edu/GradEd